Flights of Wonder
Entertainment at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Park
Flights of Wonder is a scheduled 25-minute live show presented several times a day in the Asia area of Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park . The show features the fascinating natural behaviors and often humorous talents of at least 20 species of exotic birds, including Harris hawks, macaws and a Yellow-napped Amazon parrot named Groucho, who has an amazing singing voice.
Step inside the shaded, canvas-canopied area and take a seat in front of the ornately-decorated Caravan Stage. This is where local tour guide "Guano" Joe and his partner Luke, a bird handler in training, pair up for the Flights of Wonder performance.
In response to "Guano" Joe and Luke's cues, the birds hunt, sing, soar and sometimes swoop just above your head for some high-flying surprises.
Though the cast changes on occasion, the Flights of Wonder show may include birds from these species:
- Abyssinian Ground Hornbill
- American Bald Eagle
- Augur Buzzard
- Barbary Falcon
- Eurasian Eagle Owl
- Gray-Crowned Crane
- Harris Hawk
- Ibis
- Indian Runner Ducks
- Macaw
- Pigeon
- Seriema
- Toco Toucan
- Yellow-napped Amazon Parrot
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"Will be @ AK May 9th with DH, DD 6 and DS 8. We usually leave park from 12-3 for swim/nap. Can we get AK done in one day since only open 9-5? We plan on skipping Nemo show (been there, done that, not our fav). Want to do other main attract. - possible?"
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"Is it normal for Animal Kingdom to have the exact same entertainment show schedule 4 days consecutively? December 12-15 calendar shows only Flights of Wonder, no Finding Nemo or Festival of the Lion King."
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"Visiting WDW in early Feb with DH, DS4, DD2, DS10mos, brother and parents. Can we do AK in half a day? If we only stay there until around 1:00 what are the attractions we should not miss? Thanks for great advice."
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"When is the best time to go to Animal Kingdom in January w/ 4 and 1 yr old - early in morning or later afternoon + eat dinner there? Thank you. Love this board."
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"Any suggestions for planning a half day visit to Animal kingdom with a 4 yr. old girl? What are the must see and do-not miss things in AK to accommodate in half day visit. Thank you for your time and wonderful advice."
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Quick Tips
- For a prime viewing position during parades and shows, arrive early. Check the Times Guide and map for each Disney Theme Park for show times and for parade routes.
- For daily show times and updated attraction wait times, check the Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park "tip board" in the Discovery Island area, near the Tree of Life attraction . The Tip Boards are marked with a white, capital T in a black circle on your Park map.
- Meet popular Disney Characters, pose for photos and collect autographs during special meals at certain restaurants throughout Walt Disney World Resort. To find meals hosted by Disney Characters, search the Disney Dining Finder for Character Dining Experiences. Many meal times fill up quickly and require advance reservations. Book online or phone (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463 up to 180 days in advance. Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.
- Single and double-passenger strollers are available to rent at Disney Theme Parks. Quantities are limited and subject to availability. The Length of Stay Rental Ticket Option allows for multiple-day rentals. Baby Care Centers, where you can change and feed your baby, are located within each Theme Park.
